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Reviewing Solid-State Storage How does it work? Nonvolatile, erasable, low-power chip stores data Circuitry arranged in grid Each cell holding transistors that act as gates Open gates represent 1, closed represents 0 Chip retains data without external power Computer Concepts – Illustrated Introductory, Seventh Edition Reviewing Solid-State Storage Several types of solid-state memory cards CompactFlash cards (CF) MultiMedia cards (MMC) SecureDigital cards (SD) SmartMedia cards Computer Concepts – Illustrated Introductory, Seventh Edition Reviewing Solid-State Storage Card reader Transfers data to and from computer Can stand alone, or be part of system unit Computer Concepts – Illustrated Introductory, Seventh Edition Reviewing Solid-State Storage USB flash drive Portable storage device with built-in connector that plugs into USB port Small and durable Can be carried on key ring U3 drive or U3 smart drive Special USB flash drive preconfigured to play automatically when connected to computer Computer Concepts – Illustrated Introductory, Seventh Edition Expanding Your Computer Expanding Increase / improve capabilities of computer Add peripherals Scanners, mouse, cameras, graphics tablets, etc. Add or upgrade sound cards, video cards, etc. Computer Concepts – Illustrated Introductory, Seventh Edition Expanding Your Computer Most peripherals can be added using external USB port Computer Concepts – Illustrated Introductory, Seventh Edition Expanding Your Computer Expansion cards can be added / upgraded to enhance functionality Graphics card Modem card Sound card Network card Also called expansion boards, controller cards, or adapters Computer Concepts – Illustrated Introductory, Seventh Edition Expanding Your Computer An expansion card Small circuit board that provides computer ability to control input, storage, or output devices Data bus Circuits over which data travels from one component to another Computer Concepts – Illustrated Introductory, Seventh Edition Ex